Endocrinology

UPMC Jameson provides offers a full spectrum of endocrinology services, expert physicians, and talented staff specialized in disorders of the metabolic and endocrine systems.

Conditions Treated

Diabetes

In addition to treatment from a primary care physician (or ob-gyn in the case of gestational diabetes), patients with diabetes may also consider seeing an endocrinologist to help manage overall health. Our endocrinologists will communicate with your PCP about any medication adjustments or changes to your care plan. Treatment is offered for:

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Increased risk (borderline or pre-diabetes)

Reactive hypoglycemia

Thyroid gland disorders

Goiter/nodules

Hyperthyroidism/Graves disease

Hypothyroidism

Thyroid cancer

Thyroiditis

Postpartum thyroiditis

Pituitary gland disorders

Anterior lobe disorders

Posterior lobe disorders

Adrenal gland disorders

Adrenal hypofunction

Adrenal hyperfunction

Pheochromocytoma

Nonfunctional adrenal masses

Parathyroid disorders

Hypoparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects the bones, making them brittle and susceptible to fractures. Risk of osteoporosis in women increases at the time of menopause, when estrogen production decreases.